tv echo January 27, 2017 Share January 27, 2017 (edited) Posting here because it's about Beth Schwartz, Arrow's Co-Executive Producer, and has some interesting b-t-s stuff... BULLSEYE! January 24, 2017https://www.thejewishnews.com/2017/01/24/bullseye/ Quote Although it was nothing more than a drama assignment, it arguably marked the start of a successful career in television writing. Schwartz is now a co-executive producer and writer for the popular CW superhero series Arrow. The show follows Oliver Queen, a secret vigilante crime fighter whose weapon of choice is a bow and arrow — based on DC Comics’ Green Arrow, created by Mortimer Weisinger. * * * “Beth is one of those rare people who is both a great person and a tremendous talent,” says Wendy Mericle, one of the showrunners (head writers) of Arrow. “She has fantastic story sense, a big heart and,most important, a great sense of humor. One day, we’re all going to be working for her.” Schwartz is one of seven writers on the show, but her role is unique because she is the writer who facilitates the brainstorming sessions for story lines and then presents the best ideas to the show’s producers. In her five seasons with Arrow, Schwartz has become the go-to person for any Jewish content on the series. The last episode to air before the mid-season break incorporated the idea of Gematria into the story line. Gematria is a kabbalistic practice where each Hebrew letter has a numerical value. Although she didn’t write that particular episode, she has had a hand in incorporating other Jewish references into the show. “I’m the super-Jew in the room. Probably from my Hillel education,” says Schwartz, who spends time teaching actress Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity, one of two Jewish characters on Arrow) about Judaism. Around Rosh Hashanah, the two enjoyed apples and honey on the set. Rickards posted a picture of it on her Instagram account. Although Schwartz cannot discuss upcoming episodes, she did say that she had to make a recording of a Hebrew prayer for one of the actors to learn. Even the name of the prayer or the particular character couldn’t be revealed. Edited January 28, 2017 by tv echo Link to comment
SmallScreenDiva January 27, 2017 Share January 27, 2017 From earlier. I'd love to see a video of them two doing the challenge. 15 Link to comment
Cleanqueen January 27, 2017 Share January 27, 2017 They're so cute. I'd love to see a video as well. 4 Link to comment
SmallScreenDiva January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 From separate videos. I tried that earlier today. I didn't even last 20 seconds. 10 Link to comment
wonderwall January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 (edited) I think their Sally Up challenge is cute. I know some people will think this is a bunch of PR for the show but it's clearly not because : If it was, then they clearly failed considering this challenge started before the mid-season premier which had subpar numbers... So why keep doing it? If it was, then they would've told people to tune in on Wednesday to watch They would've talked about the show a bit and talk about how felicity is training as well? If anything this is PR for the gym they work out at. Regardless, it's clear these two actors are close. I enjoy seeing them interacting like this because they have a great dynamic. Edited January 28, 2017 by wonderwall 13 Link to comment
Belinea January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 Facebook! This is the Bring Sally Up Challenge. (Thanks Moby.) The song is 3:24. I attempted this last Friday to the tune of 90 seconds. Today I hit around 2:05 before dropping a ferocious F-Bomb. (You've been warned.) My good friend / co-worker / rock climbing buddy Emily Bett Rickards purportedly completed the challenge. Not surprising really... she likes the yogas. I will keep attempting until my shoulders stop acting like assholes.Thanks again to T3 Athletics. for a phenomenal week of training. What amuses me is the fact that he really seems to want to make it. There is now a certain, playful, competition going on. 7 Link to comment
Mellowyellow January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 Awww they sound like competitive siblings! Very cute! 7 Link to comment
LeighAn January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 Stephen also referred to Emily as his "rock climbing buddy". 1 Link to comment
kismet January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 I know people don't want FS in a mask, but they really are wasting a good chunk of EBRs natural talents by not allowing her more in the field. 21 Link to comment
Sunshine January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, LeighAn said: Stephen also referred to Emily as his "rock climbing buddy". Do they actually go rock climbing or is that a jab at people who read blind items? Their relationship is on the rocks, sharp jagged rocks. (paraphrasing) SA admitted once he googles himself to see what people are saying about him but not to him. There were also some tweets that the blind was posted to his FB page but disappeared quickly. I'm not trying to start anything. LOL! I've just found this week highly entertaining. Keep it up. As for all the training he's doing, there are rumors that a celebrity American Ninja Warrior will be happening. No official confirmation. I actually don't watch many of his videos anymore but I've seen 2 small clips in the last 2 weeks focusing on grip strength which is vital for that competition. His fan base has always wanted him to go on the show. My guess is he could do a one-shot appearance but not a multi-week competition (from a time perspective). Edited January 28, 2017 by Sunshine 5 Link to comment
JenMD January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 23 minutes ago, Sunshine said: As for all the training he's doing, there are rumors that a celebrity American Ninja Warrior will be happening. No official confirmation. I actually don't watch many of his videos anymore but I've seen 2 small clips in the last 2 weeks focusing on grip strength which is vital for that competition. His fan base has always wanted him to go on the show. My guess is he could do a one-shot appearance but not a multi-week competition (from a time perspective). I've been wondering if an appearance on ANW is still on the table (either a celebrity edition or the original). Time-wise, he'd need way more time for training than filming. On the original, they do the city qualifying and finals over two days and then just stretch out the airing for each city. The Vegas finals are then also done over a few days. My guess is a celebrity edition would mirror the city format, taking a minimal time to film. I admit to being really curious how he'd do. 1 Link to comment
Velocity23 January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 I know in s1 some Arrow cast hung together and did some rock climbing together. (Zelda was Colins gf at the time and she is Robin Williams daughter) 4 Link to comment
Morrigan2575 January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 Oh wow. CD was dating that Zelda? I never made the connection. 1 Link to comment
kismet January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 23 minutes ago, JenMD said: I've been wondering if an appearance on ANW is still on the table (either a celebrity edition or the original). Time-wise, he'd need way more time for training than filming. On the original, they do the city qualifying and finals over two days and then just stretch out the airing for each city. The Vegas finals are then also done over a few days. My guess is a celebrity edition would mirror the city format, taking a minimal time to film. I admit to being really curious how he'd do. I'm thinking a celebrity edition is the only way that his time availability & perhaps his contract would allow him to do it. The regular one just has too many time commitments, and perhaps too much risk. But I could see the CW/WB granting him permission to go to a celebrity edition because it could raise the profile for the show and/or network. 1 Link to comment
Velocity23 January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, Morrigan2575 said: Oh wow. CD was dating that Zelda? I never made the connection. I was told when RW died and when people were asking Stephen why he doesnt speak about it, that the Arrow cast were close to Zelda, his daughter and that she dated Colin. Link to comment
Kymmi January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 I love the side by side of those videos. I can definitely see the yoga advantage in that one. EBR wraps her shoulders and keeps her arms straight, SA bends his arms slightly and keeps them straight, making him fight with them. That's got to be so painful, yoga experience or not. 3 Link to comment
JenMD January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, kismet said: I'm thinking a celebrity edition is the only way that his time availability & perhaps his contract would allow him to do it. The regular one just has too many time commitments, and perhaps too much risk. But I could see the CW/WB granting him permission to go to a celebrity edition because it could raise the profile for the show and/or network. The regular one isn't that much more of a time commitment, though, if you mean filming-wise. One weekend for city qualifying/finals and a couple of days in Vegas (in June, when Arrow's not filming) and that's only if (and it's a big if, imo) he could make it through (or get a wildcard). Celebrity edition would probably be same time frame as the city filming (I'm doubtful they'd bother with having the celebrity athletes also run the Vegas rounds when so few actual ninjas can complete them). I think his most recent comment about it that I can recall was that his contract didn't preclude him from doing it, should he be asked. 1 Link to comment
Velocity23 January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 Matt Iseman, the host of American Ninja Warrior, has been very interactive with the Arrow fandom regarding SA taking part in the show and just like WWE using Felicity Smoak as part of it. 4 Link to comment
Mrs. de Winter January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Morrigan2575 said: Purportedly? Ass! You know I took it as a joke until I saw his response agreeing with the woman who explained that what Emily did was easier since she is lighter and has less muscle definition. Not sure why he (or anyone) felt the need to undercut what Emily achieved except that he is really not good at knowing when to stop. 10 Link to comment
lemotomato January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 (edited) SA is a super competitive dude bro. I'd be surprised if he didn't trashtalk. Anyway, I'm enjoying the fact that EBR was the first to complete the challenge, with a big smile and way better form too, right up until the end. Edited January 28, 2017 by lemotomato 13 Link to comment
wonderwall January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, lemotomato said: Anyway, I'm enjoying the fact that EBR was the first to complete the challenge, and with way better form too, right up until the end. It's also nice that Stephen keeps bringing up she finished the challenge and complimenting her and how NOT surprised he is that she completed it because of her skill (and how she likes the yogas lol). It's not like he hasn't been supportive of her from the beginning. 7 Link to comment
wonderwall January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Velocity23 said: Matt Iseman, the host of American Ninja Warrior, has been very interactive with the Arrow fandom regarding SA taking part in the show and just like WWE using Felicity Smoak as part of it. It seems like he's genuinely a fan... He's been tweeting about her for a while now haha 7 Link to comment
Midnight Lullaby January 28, 2017 Share January 28, 2017 I took what SA said as a joke tbh..I don't know why that fan felt the need to reassure him that he is the best ever and there's a reason a girl is better than him..people can be so ridiculous sometimes.. 4 Link to comment
BkWurm1 January 29, 2017 Share January 29, 2017 Quote As for all the training he's doing, there are rumors that a celebrity American Ninja Warrior will be happening. No official confirmation. I actually don't watch many of his videos anymore but I've seen 2 small clips in the last 2 weeks focusing on grip strength which is vital for that competition. His fan base has always wanted him to go on the show. My guess is he could do a one-shot appearance but not a multi-week competition (from a time perspective). SA did tweet this summer that he'd do it and ANW tweeted back he's totally welcome. I just don't think he's had enough training lately to be in the kind of shape he'd need to be to do well on that show. It's so much more than just being fit or ripped. I just don't think his filming schedule allows for the specialization even though I think he's been trying. What I'd love is to see EBR try out. 4 Link to comment
kismet January 29, 2017 Share January 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, BkWurm1 said: SA did tweet this summer that he'd do it and ANW tweeted back he's totally welcome. I just don't think he's had enough training lately to be in the kind of shape he'd need to be to do well on that show. It's so much more than just being fit or ripped. I just don't think his filming schedule allows for the specialization even though I think he's been trying. What I'd love is to see EBR try out. True. That's why I wonder if he'll be at the Celebrity edition, since I imagine they might modify it to allow more celebrities to do better. As it stands now, I don't think he has the skill set for it. He has some of the skills, but not the critical ones that make or break contestants. 1 Link to comment
statsgirl January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 I think it's a great message and I appreciate that that's what she's putting out there. However the character turns out to be, I like the actress. (Even if I'm thinking, that's easier to say when you start out wit the tall thin body that's the fashion ideal.) 5 Link to comment
apinknightmare January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 Whenever she posts about fitness, I find the pic choice and message combo to be kinda lulzy. 19 Link to comment
Chaser January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, apinknightmare said: Whenever she posts about fitness, I find the pic choice and message combo to be kinda lulzy. I'm glad I'm not that only one. 1 Link to comment
kismet January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 I sometimes wonder about the skinny line... is it something TPTB learned from previous experience. Because KC certainly lost a lot of weight, and I can't imagine that came just from her idea. Also CL mentioned that she was not the CW type, but that could have been on her opinion and not actually from an interview. I do think healthy body image posts are good. I do wonder about the angle. Then again she was going for a body selfie which is not easy. I'm glad we didn't get some facial shot or boob pic. And it did seem more athletic pose than sexy pose. Although the booty message kinda laughs at that message in the face. I also wonder if shes look for something from LuluLemon, since that pose shows off their logo and would fit their brand. 1 Link to comment
catrox14 January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 (edited) Sorry, but I took her post as a big ole humblebrag about her ass. LOL. That pose looks weirdly similar to the terrible pose with LL/BC on the CW promo stuff last season. Is Juliana trying to mimic that pose but can't put her face in it too? Didn't LuluLemon have a big controversy about their yoga pants being so sheer you can see all your parts? Edited January 30, 2017 by catrox14 8 Link to comment
apinknightmare January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 Don't get me wrong, I think she looks great! And I don't think there's anything wrong at all with working hard on your body and being proud of it and posting pictures of it. I just think that her messages are at odds with the pictures she's choosing to go along with them. 9 Link to comment
bijoux January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 (edited) I think she's totally bragging and I have to say it's not unwarranted. Compared to one of the promo pics for next episode there is a big change in a short amount of time Edited January 30, 2017 by bijoux 1 Link to comment
catrox14 January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 Oh I think she looks good too, and I think it's fine for her to post what she wants on her Instagram page but I feel like that whole thing reads like a humblebrag. "I'm too skinny for this action role but look at what working out has done for my ass". I feel like EBR and Caity are promoting over all physical fitness and maybe Harkovy will post more that seem more about fitness than aesthetics. 1 Link to comment
Midnight Lullaby January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 I think she has a great body but I always roll my eyes when celebrities that have very skinny bodies post about how it's not necessary to be skinny to be beautiful. I agree and it's a good message but let's not pretend they don't work out and stay on a diet to be exactly the Hollywood ideal, LOL. 20 Link to comment
LeighAn January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Midnight Lullaby said: I think she has a great body but I always roll my eyes when celebrities that have very skinny bodies post about how it's not necessary to be skinny to be beautiful. I agree and it's a good message but let's not pretend they don't work out and stay on a diet to be exactly the Hollywood ideal, LOL. Yep This! Ive no doubt that the Flarrowverse have personal trainers and probably dietitians all paid for and easily fitted into their let's be real fairly relaxed schedules. But hey real women don't stress about what you eat, don't worry if your not skinny, we are just like you. 2 Link to comment
BkWurm1 January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 Quote When I started going to the gym and training in October, @t3athletics, @james2bambamford, and the @cw_arrow team told me something women don't hear very often in Hollywood. "You don't have to be 'skinny'. Be strong." Yeah, I confess my head instantly went to wondering if they were speaking from past experience and what does NOT work. Still, it's a nice thing for any actress to hear. The ones saying it probably know they are going to get skinny right along with strong, but it has to help with the strength training and work outs if the actress isn't near fainting from lack of calories. Link to comment
LeighAn January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 I'm assuming Juliana tweeted an Anti Felicity article judging by Twitter which she removed and apologised for. Did anyone see what the article was? Link to comment
Midnight Lullaby January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, LeighAn said: I'm assuming Juliana tweeted an Anti Felicity article judging by Twitter which she removed and apologised for. Did anyone see what the article was? It's this one: Link to comment
Mellowyellow January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, LeighAn said: I'm assuming Juliana tweeted an Anti Felicity article judging by Twitter which she removed and apologised for. Did anyone see what the article was? I'm not on twitter!!! Tell me what happened! Plzzzzzzzz Link to comment
wonderwall January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, LeighAn said: I'm assuming Juliana tweeted an Anti Felicity article judging by Twitter which she removed and apologised for. Did anyone see what the article was? She clearly didn't read the article before supporting it. *rolls eyes* Seriously it was such a dumb move for her. Always read articles before you support them! But at least she apologized. Edited January 30, 2017 by wonderwall 2 Link to comment
bijoux January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 I skimmed the article. It's long and not really on a topic I'm interested in, but the gist seems to be that they want GA and BC, and they waited for that with Laurel, only she failed both when it came to chemistry and when it came to fighting. Yes? Link to comment
LeighAn January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 Thanks @Midnight Lullaby I read it. It wasn't the worst anti Felicity article I've seen but I understand the annoyance at the dismissiveness of Felicity. Mainly it was blah blah blah Comics are awesome blah blah blah Green Arrow ceases to exsist without Black Canaray blah blah blah maybe we will finally have the epic GA/BC romance blah blah blah Felicity doesn't wear a mask or fight villains dammit she is not Olivers equal like the greatest Black Canary who ever greatest blah blah blah Honestly I think Juliana is going to follow the grand tradition of canary actresses who tweets and gets off on anything that is unanimous praise of her characters greatness so I'm assuming she didn't even see past the glowing praise to notice the stuff about Felicity, so I'll give her a pass because she deleted it. Link to comment
insomniadreams88 January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 (edited) I feel like whoever wrote that article wanted to stir up some controversy. I only skimmed it but I found too many points I disagree with to want to read all of it. ETA: We've only had one scene with Tina so far. I think it's a little early to write any articles praising or criticizing her. We haven't even seen her in any scenes with any of the main cast yet. Edited January 30, 2017 by insomniadreams88 1 Link to comment
LeighAn January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, bijoux said: I skimmed the article. It's long and not really on a topic I'm interested in, but the gist seems to be that they want GA and BC, and they waited for that with Laurel, only she failed both when it came to chemistry and when it came to fighting. Yes? Pretty much. In terms of anti Felicity articles it was fairly tame and just waxing poetical on the romance to end all romances that is Green Arrow and Black Canary. 1 Link to comment
dtissagirl January 30, 2017 Share January 30, 2017 I just tried to read that but it gave me narcolepsy. 1 Link to comment
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